Boston University redshirt sophomore forward Yasin Cissé has left the Terriers, according to a school-issued press release Tuesday afternoon. According to BU, Cissé, whose NHL draft rights belong to the Winnipeg Jets, has decided to “pursue other hockey endeavors in his native Canada.” Cissé played in 39 career games with the Terriers and recorded seven … Read more
Given their similar records and no head-to-head results, is it possible to separate New Hampshire and Boston College right now? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look into it in this week’s Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
For the first time since Jan. 29, 2007, New Hampshire is the top-ranked team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. With 31 of 50 first-place votes this week, the Wildcats unseat Boston College, which falls to No. 2, but did receive the other 19 first-place votes. New Hampshire’s last reign at No. 1 lasted … Read more
There were plenty of bright lights and positive vibes coming from Matthews Arena when this season began. Not only had the Northeastern Huskies drawn blue-chip recruit Kevin Roy to Huntington Avenue, they also opened the season with home wins over Merrimack and No. 1 Boston College. For Northeastern fans to believe this could be one … Read more
The Eastern schools deal setbacks to Denver and Colorado College. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
With 49 of 50 first-place votes this week, Boston College retains its top spot in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. No. 2 New Hampshire, up one spot, garnered the other first-place vote in this week’s poll. Minnesota rises one to No. 3, as does Miami to No. 4, while Denver tumbles three spots to … Read more
If playoff hockey truly is all about goaltending and special teams, New Hampshire fans might want to start blocking out the dates April 11 and 13. Admittedly, it’s only November and the Playoff Goliath — top-ranked Boston College — will be making plans for those same dates, but it’s hard to argue with how well … Read more
Does Michigan deserve the No. 19 ranking? And how about the goaltending we’ve seen so far this season? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss in this week’s Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Boston College, with 47 of 50 first-place votes, remains the nation’s top-ranked team in this week’s USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. Denver stays at No. 2 and received two first-place votes, while New Hampshire jumps two spots to No. 3 and garnered the other first-place vote. Minnesota, down from No. 3, is fourth this week, … Read more
Hockey East fans who were at Kelley Rink last Friday night got a glimpse of just how great it may be to have Notre Dame in the league beginning next year. The Fighting Irish, from the opening faceoff, went toe-to-toe with No. 1 Boston College, finally falling 3-1. Fans were treated to some back-and-forth action … Read more
Northeastern announced on Wednesday that freshman forward Cam Darcy has left the school, citing personal reasons. “On behalf of the entire Northeastern hockey community, I would like to wish Cam the best in his future endeavors,” Northeastern coach Jim Madigan said in a statement. “I enjoyed working with Cam and I believe he will have … Read more
Good starts by Dartmouth and Denver, an Atlantic Hockey breakthrough, great goaltending and wishes for a speedy recovery are on the docket for Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Although Providence couldn’t pull off a second consecutive weekend sweep, dropping last Saturday night’s game at Vermont 2-0, the Friars still look like a team on the rise. “What’s encouraging is we’ve been playing eight to nine freshmen a night,” Providence coach Nate Leaman says. “I really like what the potential of our team can … Read more
Former Massachusetts head coach Don “Toot” Cahoon will serve as the color analyst on the Merrimack Sports Network this season.
Connecticut coach Bruce Marshall is taking a medical leave of absence, the school announced Tuesday. No timeline for his return was included in a three-sentence statement issued by the school. Assistant coach David Berard will coach the Huskies in Marshall’s absence. Marshall is in his 25th season at Connecticut and has a 332-377-69 career record. … Read more
A pair of one-win teams are facing uphill battles. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski talk about Maine and Wisconsin in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
We’re about a month into the Hockey East season, which means that new league coordinator of officials Dan Schachte has had equally as much time to evaluate the league. And while he certainly likes what he sees from his crew of officials, saying he “couldn’t be happier with what these guys bring” to the table, … Read more
The freshman is continuing a family tradition, and the early results are impressive. Mike Scandura reports.
Denver is out to a 4-0 start, joining others who have impressed early this season. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
We’re a few weeks into the season and there’s only one Hockey East team that remains undefeated and untied: New Hampshire. Its three wins are a far cry from last year when the Wildcats buried themselves with a poor start that began with four losses and extended for much of the first half. “It feels … Read more